Assistant Director Procurement

About This Job

The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), one of Pakistan's leading public sector universities, has opened an officer-level staff vacancy for Assistant Director Procurement at University Main Office (UMO) (Procurement and Local Purchase Dte), with the post based at the main H-12 campus in Islamabad. The opening is listed on the NUST Recruitment Portal under job reference Job/SS-115/10/10/2026, posted on 10 October 2026, and it carries BPS-17. In summary, the role is described as follows: To carry out procurement activities and contract management of general stores, clothing items, IT Eqpt, Electronics and engineering stores, by ensuring transparency, quality, and cost-effectiveness of procured stores a. NUST is known for engineering, computing, business, health and social science programmes spread over a network of schools, colleges and campuses, and it recruits faculty and staff through its online portal all year. The university presents itself as a place that develops leaders and innovators, with a campus life that includes accommodation, wellness facilities, schools and day care. For applicants who want to work at a nationally ranked institution, this listing is a good opportunity, and it is open until the closing date given below.

According to the portal, the qualification required for this post is: Essential: BS/BBA/MA/MSc from HEC recognized University. Desirable: MS/MBA (Supply Chain Management) from HEC recognized University. On experience, the listing states: Essential Experience: 5-8 years of relevant experince from reputed organization. Desirable Experience: Retired Armed Forces Personnel (Major/equivalent). 2-3 years e xperience in Public Procurement. Experience in Inventory/warehouse Management. The age limit is 25 to 50 years. The terms attached to the post say that candidates may be found ineligible for reasons such as a third division or weak academic profile, NUST employees with less than the required length of service or without an NOC from their head of institution, still being in the process of completing the required degree, or being medically unfit. There is no gender or domicile restriction on the listing, so eligible men and women from any province can apply. The pay listed for the post is BPS-17 (PKR 100,000 per month).

Applications are accepted online only through the NUST Recruitment Portal. Candidates should open the job page for Assistant Director Procurement, click Apply, and sign in or register as a new user before completing their profile. Scanned copies of academic and professional documents must be attached, and the last degree must be attested or verified by HEC. Candidates serving in Govt departments or Armed forces may apply through their respective parent department/organization. The closing date is 27 October 2026. Late or incomplete applications will be ignored, only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test or interview, and no TA/DA is paid. NUST reserves the right to cancel, modify or end the recruitment at any time. Interested candidates should prepare their documents and apply well before the deadline.

Job Information

Commission / Board

NUST

Place of posting

University Main Office (UMO), NUST, H-12, Islamabad

City

Islamabad

Postal Code

44000

Domicile

All Punjab Basis

Age (Male)

25–50 years

Age (Female)

25–50 years

Salary / BPS

BPS-17 (PKR 100,000 per month)

Advt. No.

Job/SS-115/10/10/2026

Advt. date

10 October 2026

Last date

27 October 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: Essential: BS/BBA/MA/MSc from HEC recognized University. Desirable: MS/MBA (Supply Chain Management) from HEC recognized University.
• Experience: Essential Experience: 5-8 years of relevant experince from reputed organization. Desirable Experience: Retired Armed Forces Personnel (Major/equivalent). 2-3 years e xperience in Public Procurement. Experience in Inventory/warehouse Management.

Posts Breakdown

Test / Selection Process

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published10 October 2026
2. Last Date to Apply27 October 2026

How to Apply

1. Open the official NUST job detail page at https://hr.nust.edu.pk/jobinfo/ea9e0ec1-b5a4-4798-9fad-92b9d0b0eb10 and click Apply
2. Sign in, or register as a new user, on the NUST Recruitment Portal (hr.nust.edu.pk) and complete your online profile
3. Attach scanned copies of your academic/professional documents; the last education certificate/degree must be attested/verified by HEC
4. Candidates serving in Govt departments or Armed forces may apply through their respective parent department/organization
5. Submit the online application by 27 October 2026; late/incomplete applications will be ignored, and only short-listed candidates will be called for test/interview (no TA/DA admissible)

Additional Details

Job Type

Staff / Officer Position

Portal Job Id

ea9e0ec1-b5a4-4798-9fad-92b9d0b0eb10

Required Skills

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Essential: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PPT). Desirable: PPRA. ERP/EPADS.

Official Institute

University Main Office (UMO)

Official Department

Procurement and Local Purchase Dte

Official Job Number

SS-115

Key Responsibilities

To carry out procurement activities and contract management of general stores, clothing items, IT Eqpt, Electronics and engineering stores, by ensuring transparency, quality, and cost-effectiveness of procured stores a. Scrutiny /review of BOQs of IT & Electronic stores and general stores i.e Furniture/Fixtures, Stationery, Cleaning items, Expendable stores, & clothing items, of user Dtes, Schools and Institutions. b. Provide required estimates to user through market survey. c. Initiate timely tendering process on E-PADs d. Arrange sampling of stores/ equipment and arrange pre-bid meeting if required. e. Bid opening and arrange its evaluation through users/ technical authorities. f. CST compilation and its processing for approval, including pre audit. g. Address bidder/vendor queries/grievances through grievance committee. h. Preparation of contract agreements for procured stores. i. Preparation and issuance of purchase orders for procured stores. j. Post contract management for timely completion of contractual obligations, delivery of stores, and payment to vendors. k. Provide guidance to schools/ institutes/ Main office/ Sectts/ Dtes on Tender/ RFQ related issues for procurement. l. Review/ Vetting of RFQs and procurement contracts concluded by schools/ colleges/ institutes/ Main offices/ Sectts/ Dtes. m. Carry out stocktaking of general stores & clothing items. n. Carry out survey and condemnation of Furniture & Fixtures, and other general stores & clothing items. o. Arrange auction of condemned stores/equipment. p. Any other procurement related task assigned by DD/ Dir P&LP

Official Salary Text

100000

Terms And Conditions

Candidates are required to attach scanned copies of their documents (Academics / Professional). Last education certificate/degree must be attested/verified by HEC. Candidates may be considered ineligible for the post due to any of the following reasons: - 3rd Div in academic career / weak academic profile. - NUST employees with less than one year of service with NUST and / or absence of NOC from Head of Institution. - In process of pursuing a required degree. - Medically unfit. - Only selected candidates will be contacted and issued offer letter. - Candidates serving in Govt departments, Armed forces may apply through their respective parent department / organizations. Late / incomplete applications will be ignored. Only short-listed candidates will be considered / called for test / interview and no TA / DA will be admissible. NUST reserves the right to cancel, modify / terminate the recruitment program due to any reason, without notice, at any time

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